Marvin Lewis

NEW YORK — Todd Bowles is coming home and taking over as the New York Jets' head coach. The Jets hired the Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Wednesday to replace Rex Ryan, who was fired, along with general manager John Idzik, on Dec. 29 after six seasons. Bowles, 51, was highly sought after leading Arizona's aggressive-style defense the past two seasons. This will be his first full-time head coaching job at any level after serving as Miami's interim coach for the final three games in 2011. "It's an honor and privilege to coach the Jets," Bowles said in a statement. "I can't help but be humbled by the chance to coach this team. I am going...

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